MK-I MK-II MK-III MK-IV GULF MIRAGE J-CAR LOLA
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03-19-06, 09:36 PM
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#61 (permalink)
| | wbmusarra 10 tenths 
Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Snellville, Ga. GT40: DRB#5
Posts: 1,173
Rep Power: 20  | Re: More Fuel Related Progress
Sandy,
That is the product I had seen once before. I like it because it has no moving parts(swing arm). Will check them out. BTW, I have an article somewhere in my files that was a good article on calibrating a swing arm. If anyone is interested I could dig it up.
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03-20-06, 03:08 PM
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#62 (permalink)
| | Sandy Gulf GT40
Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA GT40: RCR GT40 Gulf
Posts: 1,161
Rep Power: 18 | Re: More Fuel Related Progress
Yes, the Centroid sender is very nice, especially if you have foam in the tank or other things in the way.
Sandy | |
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03-21-06, 01:40 PM
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#63 (permalink)
| | MN12 A Tenth
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Alpharetta, GA GT40: saving for RCR
Posts: 183
Rep Power: 9 | Re: More Fuel Related Progress
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Hi Bill, watching your build with interest,where exactly does your car come from and have you got there web site details. The ally mono. looks a million dollars.
I Noticed the rear lower suspension mounting is what's called single shear sometimes called an overhung mounting, this is usually a weak point and most use double shear mountings. I would be interested to know why they use this method. The build looks great Bill keep the posts coming
Regards
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Keith here is the info you need http://www.race-car-replicas.com/ | |
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03-23-06, 12:32 AM
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#64 (permalink)
| | Bill D I Have No Life
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Camarillo, CA
Posts: 2,381
Rep Power: 34 | Working on the engine now
Started building the engine. I started with a new 302 2-bolt block and had it bored .030. It's fitted with a SCAT forged steel 3.25 stroker crank. The engine displaces 331 ci. It has 5.4" forged steel I-beam rods and forged aluminum pistons. I spent the last few days polishing the pistons to help slow the buildup of carbon.
Cam is a hydraulic roller (.598/.598 lift, 230/230 duration @ .050). Heads are Victor Jr. aluminum (60cc chambers, 2.05/1.60 valves). They will be milled .018 (3cc) and ported/polished before installing them.   
My 15 yo son Anthony doing the torquing... 
Polishing the pistons... 
More pictures to follow...
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03-23-06, 12:11 PM
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#65 (permalink)
| | Faili F 7 Tenths 
Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Axis Of Evil GT40: A Fake one
Posts: 719
Rep Power: 16 | Re: Working on the engine now
Bill,
Nice work, Cam profile and the heads are almost Identical to mine. Can't wait to see the engine in there with those "PHAT" tires. It will look Killer.
BUT [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img] What's up with the "Chevy color" on a Ford motor???!!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img] Sacrilege [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] | |
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03-23-06, 04:00 PM
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#66 (permalink)
| | Bill D I Have No Life
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Camarillo, CA
Posts: 2,381
Rep Power: 34 | Re: Working on the engine now
Thats Gyptal. It's actually a dark rust color. It seals the pores allowing the oil to run back to the pan faster. The engine is painted flat aluminum to contrast the chassis that will be painted black | |
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03-24-06, 12:57 AM
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#67 (permalink)
| | Bill D I Have No Life
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Camarillo, CA
Posts: 2,381
Rep Power: 34 | Re: Working on the engine now
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03-24-06, 01:27 AM
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#68 (permalink)
| | flatchat 7 Tenths 
Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Warwick,Qld, Au
Posts: 790
Rep Power: 13 | Re: Working on the engine now
Lookin' schmick Bill ,betcha proud of those pistons -- I can see a tear down after 10k miles for a repolish [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]Reckon that was Frans idea,so as to earn more points at the show and shine [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beerchug.gif[/img] | |
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03-24-06, 01:31 AM
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#69 (permalink)
| | gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Manufacturer of GT40: Michigan,USA
Posts: 3,044
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Bills car will be so shiny his sunglasses have the mirror on the inside .....:p [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img] | |
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03-24-06, 03:28 PM
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#70 (permalink)
| | ahirsbrunner Administrator
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago, IL USA GT40: RCR-40 #24
Posts: 478
Rep Power: 8  | Re: Working on the engine now
I would definately consider some clear cylinder heads & valve covers! :-)
Al | |
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03-25-06, 02:45 PM
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#71 (permalink)
| | Rookie 
Join Date: Sep 2005 GT40: Kent, UK
Posts: 88
Rep Power: 4 | Re: Working on the engine now
Hi Bill
That engines to good to put in your 40, You should make the wife sleep in the barn and put the engine in the bed next to you.
Your probably have more orgasm's as well then.
Keep up the great work. | |
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03-25-06, 07:40 PM
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#72 (permalink)
| | ChrisMartino 7 Tenths 
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada GT40: MDA Mk I
Posts: 750
Rep Power: 13 | Re: Working on the engine now
Bill, it's coming together nicely - keep up the good work and send more photos!
Cheers- [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beerchug.gif[/img]
Chris | |
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03-27-06, 08:30 PM
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#73 (permalink)
| | iraceone 4 Tenths
Join Date: Aug 2002 GT40: Tulsa,OK RF GT40
Posts: 440
Rep Power: 11 | Re: Working on the engine now
Cool look to that engine Bill. I started assembling mine as well this past weekend. Keep up the good work. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beerchug.gif[/img] | |
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03-27-06, 08:37 PM
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#74 (permalink)
| | flatchat 7 Tenths
Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Warwick,Qld, Au
Posts: 790
Rep Power: 13 | Re: Working on the engine now
Bill, BILL! snap,snap. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] | |
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03-27-06, 09:34 PM
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#75 (permalink)
| | Pete Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Brisbane, Austr GT40: GT40 Australia.
Posts: 2,998
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Really nice looking engine Bill. I don't know about taking the bloody thing to bed though. Those Pommies are Kinky bastards. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/1poke.gif[/img] | |
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03-29-06, 12:34 AM
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#76 (permalink)
| | ricadona A Tenth
Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Perth Australia GT40: Roaring Forties
Posts: 152
Rep Power: 7 | Re: Working on the engine now
Looks absolutely brill!!
How do you come by as set of the Holman Moody valve covers. I'd love a set just because they are different to the Gurney Weslake style.
Your web site looks cool. I don't know how you get time to build and do that as well. | |
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04-04-06, 01:11 AM
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#77 (permalink)
| | toner 8 Tenths
Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Sundance, UT GT40: ex-CAV owner (stolen)
Posts: 895
Rep Power: 15 | Re: Working on the engine now
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How do you come by as set of the Holman Moody valve covers. I'd love a set just because they are different to the Gurney Weslake style.
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You can order h-m valve covers directly from Holman Moody | |
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04-04-06, 04:57 AM
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#78 (permalink)
| | PETER HILL Gold Supporter
Join Date: May 2003 Location: North Queenslan GT40: RF083
Posts: 300
Rep Power: 9 | Re: Working on the engine now
Really nice work Bill.
The web site is great. Congratulations to Anthony. | |
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04-09-06, 10:26 PM
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#79 (permalink)
| | Bill D I Have No Life
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Camarillo, CA
Posts: 2,381
Rep Power: 34 | Finished Enclosing The Front In Aluminum
From this... 
To this... 
Bill D
Last edited by Bill D; 11-26-07 at 12:14 AM.
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04-10-06, 07:26 AM
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#80 (permalink)
| | Brian McCarthy Bronze Supporter
Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Up in the sticks GT40: GTD
Posts: 491
Rep Power: 12 | Re: Finished Enclosing The Front In Aluminum
Brilliant Bill, vey nice work.
Brian | |
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